WASHINGTON—Following the recent offensive by Russian-led militants, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 250 civilians in recent weeks, Helsinki Commission Chairman Chris Smith (NJ-04) and...
Wicker, Cochran Cosponsor National Right to Work Act
WASHINGTON – Being forced to pay union dues as a condition for employment could be a thing of the past through legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran,...
Wicker Supports Dr. Ashton Carter as New Defense Secretary
Senate Approves Carter’s ConfirmationWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, today voted in favor of Dr. Ashton Carter to be the...
Wicker: EPA’s Power Plant Rule Most ‘Blatant Overreach’ to Date
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today said that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed carbon dioxide...
Wicker Statement on Obama’s Request for Authorization of Military Force Against Islamic State
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s proposal requesting authorization...
Wicker Votes to Move Defense Secretary Nomination Forward
Senate Armed Services Committee Approves Dr. Ashton Carter’s ConfirmationWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted in favor...
Wicker Presides Over National Prayer Breakfast
63rd Annual Event Celebrates Faith and FellowshipEach year, the National Prayer Breakfast is one of the most memorable events in our nation’s capital. Drawing thousands of people from across...
Wicker, Cochran Question Legality of Flood Standards Executive Order
Senators Ask President for Information to Showing Adherence to Restrictions in FY2015 Omnibus BillWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran, R-Miss., today indicated that...
Wicker, Cochran: Senate Should Embrace E-Filing of Campaign Reports
Miss. Senators Cosponsor Bill to Require Senate Candidates to E-File Campaign Reports, Saving Money & Improving TransparencyWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran,...
Wicker Statement on Passing of Congressman Nunnelee
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Representative Alan Nunnelee, R-Miss.:“Alan was a courageous man who knew what he believed...